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The Phoenix
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The Phoenix |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Out of the dust of fallen years a hundred lifetimes, a millennium's tears Out of ageless memory streams borrowed moments, youthful dreams Out of chains (Earth's ruthless choices) heart-of-my-heart in echoing voices Out of the circle, a golden ring the music of spheres, morning stars sing Out of the Cosmos, myriad flashes the firebird rises out of its ashes Out of what is, what time cannot sever all things remembered, I see...Forever ~ Klassy Lassy ~ 7/7/2000 [This message has been edited by Klassy Lassy (03-29-2006 04:25 PM).] |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I love this Klassy, especially the risin from the ashes part. God knows how hard that can be to do. :-) |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Thank you, Steven. This particular firebird left me weak in the knees. He was my first love. We had wanted to marry, but He was sent to Vietnam to patrol rivers inland, and I thought perhaps he died because he just dropped out of sight. I found him while learning to use the internet 35 years later. It took me two months to verify that it was he. Finally getting the courage, I called. He was stunned, and I was so shaken I almost could not talk. When I was able to tell him who I was, the silence was so stark I thought the line went dead...it was deathly quiet. So I asked if he remembered me. He said very softly, "There are some people you never forget!" The tears ran, but I didn't let him know it. He had been shot and sent home to Texas. I could not ask him why he didn't tell me. But, for twenty minutes, there was nobody else on earth but us. A phoenix? Definitely. ~ Karen |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most excellent write Karen. Thank you for your explanation of how this came about. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Thank you, Nancy. I still get butterflies thinking about what it was like finding him. Life has some very strange twists and turns! Hugs, Karen |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I've always been fascinated with this subject. I adored your view! ....jo |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
 Jo, I'm glad you took a peek! I'm just so grateful he has a life and a family. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A heartfelt write, one which begs for a followup. SIGHING, will there be a sequel? |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Midnitesun: I must join you in that sigh. I don't know... but never say never. (Are you a soft touch, like me? Nevermind...I see it in your poetry! LOL) hugs, Karen |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
beautiful...with much heart....  And so it those we live with |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms kl... the places in your mind are cloudless with quiet sun I enjoy your work ms |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Greeneyes, simply...thank you. I want to stop by your pages soon.  ~ Karen |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
daark: quiet sun casts sunlight through green lace with blue sky eyes, and there you are...dancing in the shadows... thank you! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow! I'm glad I stopped to read you! amazing write! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I'm happy to meet you, Dixie! (That's right, isn't it?) I was really touched by the thoughtfulness and feeling in your poem, as well. So glad you stopped by, too! ~ Karen |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Wow! What a write and explanation. Ah Karen, you've got me thinking about old loves. Sigh... |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Lady, I hope the wonder of your old loves remain bright embers in your heart. Emerald fire is an awesomely warming force, old or new! Hugs, Karen |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I'm sorry I missed this! I'm in dire need of positive poetry right now, I'm so glad I found this! I look forward to reading more If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Ceinwyn, you didn't miss it! Thank you for stopping by to read. I'll be looking for you. And thank you... ~ Klassy |
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